WIN a gorgeous pair of Dior sunglasses worth £270!

With Christmas only days away and this miserable weather not making things any better, we can only reminisce over our summer holiday spent by the pool side with a cold drink in our hand and a pair of over sized shades to protect our eyes from the glaring sun...

Let's face it unless you are in Australia or there parts you won't be needing your sunglasses with this weather! But if you are like us and you like to look on the bright side of life then you will agree that summer will be here before we know it!

Who needs an excuse to wear sunglasses anyway? All the A-listers in Celebville don't restrict themselves to wearing their best Dior glasses in the summer months so why should you?

To help you get some of the fabulous factor this winter we are giving you the chance to WIN a gorgeous pair of Dior sunglasses worth £270! Simply like our Facebook page and you will automatically be entered into the prize draw!

T&Cs
Competition ends Monday 30th January 2012. The winner, chosen at random, will be contacted and his/her name will be announced on our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/KirkwoodFyfe.com on Tuesday 31tst January 2012. Winner will receive a pair of Dior Sunglasses from the Dior range, available in store at Kirkwood Fyfe, 12 Victoria Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1XB. 

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Beauty Bites - How to balance your natural hydration levels

Holly Foubister, aesthetic therapist at Kirkwood Fyfe giving you a Beauty Bites on how to balance your natural hydration and exfoliation levels.

With our line of skin care products, we can rebalance your natural hydration and exfoliation levels within the layers of your skin. Our range of Priori Skincare products can help your skin, so that a natural balance settles. The pharmaceutical care naturally, but more importantly safely rejuvenates your skin.

Did you find this video useful? Do you have any tips you would like to share with us? Or if you would like advice on any other treatments please let us know. You never know, we may even make it into our next Beauty Bites video!

If you have any questions regarding any of the tips or products mentioned above, please "Like" our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter, simply post a message to us, and a member of our team will get back to you. 

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Skin Rejuvination Promotion

The popularity of aesthetic procedures that aim to turn back the clock is sky rocketing.  Brown spots, broken capillaries and facial wrinkles can now be treated using a variety of procedures that help to contribute to a more youthful appearance.

All of our skin rejuvenating treatments are very effective, however a treatment may work more effectively than another depending on each individual's skin.  We understand that the choice of treatment can be tricky as it is not a one treatment suits all scenario.

This is why Kirkwood Fyfe are offering a "taster" of treatments for skin rejuvenation.  The taster of treatments include:

• 1 session of Radio Frequency
• 1 session of IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
• 1 session of Pixel

Whichever treatments you feel have worked best for you, would be the treatments you would continue with (normally 6 sessions).  So for example you may go on to have a further 6 treatments of combined Radio Frequency and Pixel or may want to continue only with 6 further treatments of IPL.

This is the perfect way of us creating a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.  You can have input into the plan by deciding which of the treatments you feel are the most effective.  It really is a tailor made plan to achieve more youthful looking skin.

We would love to hear from you if you would like to take advantage of this offer or if you would like more information. Contact us on 01224 643 999 or email us on info@kirkwoodfyfe.com. Alternatively you can comment on our Facebook page. This is where we regularly post details of news, promotions and offers. We would love for you to join our online community.

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Beauty Bites - How achieve better looking skin

Holly Foubister, aesthetic therapist at Kirkwood Fyfe shares another Beauty Bites video. Here is how to achieve better looking skin.

You have naturally 80-90% excess skin all over your body, which is effectively dead. If you do not exfoliate the dead skin cells, you will clog your pores. However, this problem is easily solved by simply exfoliating twice a week.

There are two ways in which you can exfoliate; manually or chemically. The Manual method can be done using a body brush, or your hands. Alternatively the chemical approach would involve using our range of specialised products that help achieve great results. 

Top tip: make sure you don't rub until you are raw, not the look we would imagine you would be going for.

If you have any questions regarding any of the tips or products mentioned above, please "Like" our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter, simply post a message to us, and a member of our team will get back to you. 

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Beauty Bites - How to flush out any toxins in your body

Holly Foubister, aesthetic therapist at Kirkwood Fyfe shares one of our Beauty Bite videos. Ever wondered how you can achieve a better looking complexion?

Along with exfoliating twice a week, to help flush out any toxins in your body, it is very important to drink plenty of water. This will improve circulation of the toxins, and clear up any spots etc. that may be making their way to the surface of your skin.

If you have any questions regarding any of the tips or products mentioned above, please "Like" our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter, simply post a message to us, and a member of our team will get back to you. 

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Beauty Bites - How to help prevent fine lines and wrinkles

Holly Foubister, aesthetic therapist at Kirkwood Fyfe giving you a Beauty Bite on how to help prevent fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes.

It doesn't matter what age you are, there are always the pressures to maintain younger looking skin. Many of our patients are conscious of getting wrinkles around their eyes or on the general facial area. In this Beauty Bite, Holly shares tips on how to prevent this. People often make the mistake of using facial moisturisers around the eye area, however the molecules are actually too large to be absorbed around this delicate area.

Using the correct eye gel, or cream for the bone area around your eyes, you can help prevent fine lines or wrinkles. 

If you have any questions regarding any of the tips or products mentioned above, please "Like" our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter, simply post a message to us, and a member of our team will get back to you. 

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Beauty Bites - How to reduce fat toxins

Holly Foubister, aesthetic therapist at Kirkwood Fyfe shares another one of our Beauty Bites videos. This time she gives advice on how to increase your natural circulation and reduce any fat toxins.

This treatment is popular amongst those who would like to be a little more modest about any cosmetic treatments/surgery that they've had work done. To achieve the best results we use various machines for this treatment, which helps increase your natural circulation, pushing any fat toxins out of your body.  In addition to this treatment we recommend that you should adopt traditional methods such as healthy eating and exercise which will help tone your body and achieve the optimum results.

If you have any questions regarding any of the tips or products mentioned above, please "Like" our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter, simply post a message to us, and a member of our team will get back to you. 

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Beauty Bites - How to make shaving easier

Holly Foubister from Kirkwood Fyfe shares with us her knowledge on aesthetic therapy. In this Beauty Bites video, Holly offers advice on how to avoid getting any rashes, bumps or cuts while shaving.

An increasing number of men are realising that it's not only women that can benefit from the services our aesthetics department has to offer. A lot of male patients come to us with shaving rashes and we offer the perfect solution to help with this. Take a look and contact us if you suffer from the same issues.

Do you suffer from shaving rash? If you have any questions regarding any of the tips or products mentioned above, please "Like" our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. Simply post a message to us, and a member of our team will get back to you. If you have any suggestions on future Beauty Bites video then let us know, where we can, we will answer your queries in future videos.

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What happens during laser eye surgery...

Laser Eye Surgery has become an ever increasingly popular procedure and through advances in technology, we are proud to offer our patients Z-Lasik, which operates without the use of a blade. 

We have seen an increase in our patients becoming fed up with the hassle of not being able to see correctly without the aid of glasses or contact lenses and over the past decade Laser Eye surgery has become an effective and pain free solution to correct people's vision.

In the video below we get an insight into what is involved in a Pre-Operative Consultation. Here Karen also has questions answered by our Optometrist Bobby Fyfe.

At Kirkwood Fyfe we use Z-Lasik which is the most advanced innovation in bladeless surgery. This procedure uses a high-frequency laser and there is no blade involved to create a precise, pain free surgery. Keep an eye out for our next blog post, which will include a video of Karen's surgery to show you what is involved in the full process. 

We would love to hear from you if you would like to know more about Laser Eye surgery or about any other procedures that Kirkwood Fyfe provide. Contact us on 01224 643 999 or email us on info@kirkwoodfyfe.com

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How to achieve younger, fresher skin: exclusive to Kirkwood Fyfe

We have found that there is an ever increasing amount of people looking to achieve younger looking skin. At Kirkwood Fyfe we offer a range of cosmetic treatments that are proven to give better results than any topical creams and lotions that can be found on the high street. All of our surgical procedures are performed by registered surgeons. At Kirkwood Fyfe we are dedicated to providing the highest standards of care we can for all our patients.



Exclusive to Kirkwood Fyfe
Here we highlight a combined treatment of Pixel Treatment and Radio Frequency. This unique procedure is exclusive to Kirkwood Fyfe and aims to reduce fine lines which tightens the skin to give a fresher, more youthful appearance. The combination of treatments is also used to treat smokers lines and deep wrinkles and aids fat reduction. There has been no other product on the market until now that really helps to treat deep set wrinkles other than fillers. The treatment is non evasive and we are seeing really positive results with our patients.

Take a look at the demonstration video below to see the treatment being performed by Anusha, one of our Plastic Surgeons. For more information on the manufacturer of the product used, visit their website: www.abclasers.co.uk

What do you think?
What are your thoughts on the procedure shown in the video? Would you consider getting the treatment to help you achieve younger, fresher skin? Have you ever considered getting treatment to reduce wrinkles? Are you concerned about the effects that smoking has on your skin? Or are you fed up buying anti-aging creams and lotions that just don't work? We would love to hear your comments and feedback via our Facebook page.

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Do you have a tattoo that you regret?

Tattooing has grown very popular over the last 10 years. Although this is an ever increasing trend not everyone who has a tattoo remains happy with it forever and there are many people who would like to have theirs removed. At Kirkwood Fyfe we offer our patients the chance to have their tattoos removed in the best possible way. Laser surgery is considered one of the best methods for removing the otherwise permanent designs.


At Kirkwood Fyfe we provide the Q-Switched Nd:YAG form of laser surgery, which is the most frequently used laser today for the removal of unwanted tattoos. Pulses of light from the laser are directed onto the tattoo, breaking up the tattoo pigment. Once this has been done the body's macrophages remove the treated pigment areas. More than one treatment, and in some cases up to 12 treatments are necessary to remove all of the tattoo.

Tattoos are created by injecting coloured pigment into small deep holes made in the skin. However, the 1064-nm light emitted by the Q-swithced Nd:YAG laser achieves the best results to remove the markings on dark inks namely black (which accounts for more than half of all tattoos), blue and green.

Do you have tattoo that you regret? Are you getting married and worried about showing off a tattoo on your big day? If you have any questions or queries please visit our Facebook page or you can email us on info@kirkwoodfyfe.com. We will be more than happy to answer any of your questions and give you advice on tattoo removal.

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BEAUTY BITES: Not just for women...

In this post we bring you another Beauty Bites video tip, which is brought to you by our Beauty Expert Holly.

In this latest Beauty Bites video Holly highlights that an ever increasing amount of men are becoming more conscious of their image and treatments available at Kirkwood Fyfe are not exclusive to women. Here, Holly gives advice on how to deal with shaving rashes and tells us what treatments are available to tackle this issue.

Our 'Beauty Bites' are designed to give you an insight in to Holly's wealth of beauty knowledge. We want to share with you the latest trends in beauty treatment and we welcome any suggestions you have. Watch out for more Beauty Bites videos. If you have a skin worry or would like some advice on a particular treatment let us know by commenting on Facebook or sending and email to info@kirkwoodfyfe.com. If you are emailing us please indicate that you responding to this post. 


We are also on Twitter so you can keep up to date with Kirkwood Fyfe here too.

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BEAUTY BITES

Kirkwood Fyfe's 'Beauty Bites' are short clips of video that offer great tips and advice on a wide range of beauty topics.

We believe that the secret to good skin is a good beauty regime and it is important to choose the right beauty products that will help you achieve great skin. There are so many products on the market and knowing what to buy or where to begin can be tricky.

At Kirkwood Fyfe we have a fully trained and knowledgeable Beauty Therapist. Holly is an expert in her field and has a wealth of knowledge which is fully up to speed on all the latest beauty trends out there on the market. Not only that, Holly happily offers advice to help share her knowledge of different ways to achieve great looking skin.

We think that everyone should have the knowledge and chance to have great skin. That is why we at Kirkwood Fyfe would like to share with you a few of our beauty secrets. Below is the first of our short and sweet 'Beauty Bites' videos, giving you some insider tips and advice on various beauty trends and ways to achieve better skin. Here, Holly shares with us the importance of using eye cream.

Is there any particular beauty question that you would like us to answer? We welcome feedback and invite you to comment on if you have found our 'Beauty Bite' tip useful and if it has helped your skin.

We also welcome suggestions on Beauty Bites subjects. Therefore, if you have an issue with your skin or need some advice please contact us and we will look into sharing common and frequently asked questions through our short Beauty Bites videos. Please like our Facebook page and leave your suggestions. We regularly hold discussions on our Facebook page and often have Facebook promotions and competitions, please 'like' us to keep up to date on all the events and news at Kirkwood Fyfe.

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Win a FREE Pre-Operative Laser Eye Consultation worth £100...

We are giving away a FREE consultation for Laser Eye Surgery. If you wear glasses or contacts then like our facebook page to be in with a chance of winning this prize worth £100.

This is the last of our Laser Eye Surgery posts highlighting Fiona's Laser Eye experience. Fiona recently had Laser Eye Surgery at Kirkwood Fyfe and our previous posts have tracked her surgery from her pre-operative consultation and how she found the experience.

What is clear from Fiona's story is that she no longer has to deal with the hassles of wearing glasses and she recommends anyone who currently wears contact lenses or glasses to get laser eye surgery as she describes it as life changing. 

Win a FREE Pre-operative Consultation for Laser Eye Surgery
At Kirkwood Fyfe we are dedicated to providing the highest standards of care we can for all our patients. Laser eye surgery is fast becoming a popular choice with people who are fed up having to rely on wearing glasses. During the month of September we are running a prize draw for everyone who 'likes' Kirkwood Fyfe's facebook page. The lucky winner will receive a FREE Pre-operative Consultation worth £100.

In our previous post Fiona explained that the Pre-operative Consultation gave her the chance to understand the full process and for her questions to be answered. Read our previous post here.

Fiona's experience
Fiona Rait works in Byron Bakery and prior to having laser eye surgery had very restricted vision, which wasn't ideal, given her line of work. She chose to come to Kirkwood Fyfe to have the operation upon hearing of our excellent standard of care. She felt the post-operative care was excellent and she is delighted never to wear glasses again glasses. Fiona describes her vision to be excellent now and she believes that the operation has been life changing. She also believes that the change of lifestyle and the knowledge that she will never have to worry about contacts or glasses again far out weighs the one off expense of the surgery. When commenting on the post-operative care she received at Kirkwood Fyfe, she describes the experience as great and the staff were first class.

FREE Consultation
Although there are already free consultations available from high street chains, we believe in providing the highest customer care with the best advice and treatment. The consultation requires a great deal of time and attention by our top consultants and as a result Kirkwood Fyfe normally charge £100 per consultation. However, Kirkwood Fyfe are giving one of our lucky facebook fans a chance to receive the Pre-operative Consultation FREE. To be in with a chance of winning this amazing prize simply 'like' our facebook page to be entered into a prize draw.

To win a FREE Pre-operative Consultation worth £100, simply 'like' our page and you will be entered into the prize draw, which will be drawn on the 30th September 2011.  

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How to relieve the symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome

At Kirkwood Fyfe we find a number of our patients suffer from Dry Eye Syndrome. Although this is a common condition, it can result in dry or sore eyes and/or blurred vision. The condition tends to affect people above 60, and it is more common in women than men. Around one in 13 people who are in their fifties experience dry eye syndrome, and the condition becomes more common with age.

A great, natural tip for relieving the symptoms of Dry eye syndrome is to eat foods that are high in omega 3. One type of food that will help to alleviate the dryness is oily fish, including salmon, trout, mackerel, herring and sardines. The naturally high oil content from the fish is a great source of omega 3 and helps to reduce the dryness in eyes. Although at Kirkwood Fyfe we are not master chef's, we do like to cook and also like to provide our online community with interesting tips and blog topics. So if you suffer from dry eyes, why not try one of Kirkwood Fyfe's favourite, tried and tested mackerel recipes. It's really easy and you will be rid of the dryness in no time!

Mackerel with Lime & Coriander (serves 4)
Ingredients:

• 4 small mackerel, trout or sardines
• 1/4 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 ground cumin
• 4 sprigs of fresh coriander
• 3 tbsp chopped, fresh coriander
• 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped
• grated rind and juice of 1 lime 
• 2 tbsp sunflower oil
• salt and pepper
• 1 lime, sliced, to garnish
• salad leaves, to serve

1.Clean and gut the mackerel, removing the heads if preferred. Place on a chopping board.
2. Sprinkle the fish with the ground spices and salt and pepper to taste. Place a sprig of coriander inside the cavity of each fish
3. Mix together the chopped coriander, chilli, lime rind and juice and the oil in a small bowl. Brush the mixture leberally over the fish.
4. Grill or barbecue the fish for 3-4 mins each side. Brush frequently with the remaining basting mixture.
5. Garnish with lime slices and serve with salad leaves

We hope you enjoy the recipe and would love to hear your feedback on the dish or any suggestions of other oily fish recipes.  We regularly post news, tips and advice on our twitter and facebook page so please join us to keep up to date on all the latest news from Kirkwood Fyfe.

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Win a FREE Pre-Operative Laser Eye Consultation worth £100...

Kirkwood Fyfe is dedicated to providing the highest standards of care we can for all our patients. One of the most increasingly popular procedures we carry out at Kirkwood Fyfe is laser eye surgery. During the month of September we are running a prize draw for everyone who 'likes' Kirkwood Fyfe's facebook page. The lucky winner will receive a FREE Pre-operative Consultation worth £100.

Laser Eye Surgery is one of the most popular procedures carried out at Kirkwood Fyfe and is becoming more and more popular as people want to be rid of the daily inconvenience of wearing glasses or contact lenses. We asked one of our recent patients, Fiona Rait, to give us an account of her experience, including how she found the Pre-operative Consultation, why she chose to get Laser Eye Surgery at Kirkwood Fyfe and how it has changed her life. In our previous post Fiona explained that the Pre-operative Consultation gave her the chance to understand the full process and for her questions to be answered. Read our previous post here.

Fiona's experience
Fiona Rait works in Byron Bakery and prior to having laser eye surgery had very restricted vision, which wasn't ideal, given her line of work. She chose to come to Kirkwood Fyfe to have the operation upon hearing of our excellent standard of care. During the operation Fiona felt very little discomfort and was treated with the utmost of care. She no longer has to deal with contact lenses or glasses as her vision is now excellent and she believes that the operation has been life changing.

At Kirkwood Fyfe we use Z-Lasik, which offers many advantages that lead to better results. These include faster visual recovery, the total procedure time is shorter, thinner flaps than alternative procedures, larger treatment area, reduced occurrence of Dry Eye Syndrome and reduced inflammation.

FREE Consultation
Although their are already free consultations available from high street chains, however, we believe in providing the highest customer care with the best advice and treatment. The consultation requires a great deal of time and attention by our top consultants and as a result Kirkwood Fyfe normally charge £100 per consultation. However, Kirkwood Fyfe are giving one of our lucky facebook fans a chance to receive the Pre-operative Consultation FREE. To be in with a chance of winning this amazing prize simply 'like' our facebook page to be entered into a prize draw.

Keep your eyes peeled (no pun intended) for our next post where we will discover how Fiona felt after her surgery and how she found the post-operative care.

To win a FREE Pre-operative Consultation worth £100, simply 'like' our page and you will be entered into the prize draw, which will be drawn on the 30th September 2011.  


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Kirkwood Fyfe's TOP BEAUTY TIPS...

At Kirkwood Fyfe we believe that great looks begins with beautiful skin and the secret to amazing looking skin is a solid skincare regime. We believe that everyone can achieve healthy, beautiful skin with the right products and the right knowledge. So we wanted to share some of our beauty secrets with you to help your skin look fresh and healthy.

• Drink lots of water on a daily basis as the first 80% of what you drink directly helps to maintain healthy organs so drinking more will bring a noticeable result to the skin.
• Exfoliate 2-3 times per week as you have 80-90% excess dead skin, which can cause cloged pores.
• If you have tanned over the summer mix bronzer with your normal foundation to make the colour slightly darker rather than buying a new foundation.
• Wash make-up brushes with soap and warm water and leave to dry naturally at least once per month as bacteria can build up and cause spots.
• Always wear at least SPF 15 in all weather conditions as it gives some environmental protection.
• Choose a moisturiser that contains water grabbing properties that plump up the skin, Kirkwood Fyfe recommends using something from our Priori skincare range.

Not only do we have a team of beauty experts based in house at Kirkwood Fyfe we also offer various  cosmetic surgery treatments that are becoming increasingly popular. Each procedure is carried out by one of  our team of top cosmetic surgeons. Please visit our website for more information or contact us directly on 01224 643 999 or you can email us on info@kirkwoodfyfe.com

We regularly post news, tips and advice on our twitter and facebook page so please join us to keep up to date on all the latest beauty trends.

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Win a Pre-Operative Consultation for Laser Eye Surgery at Kirkwood Fyfe

Kirkwood Fyfe is dedicated to providing the highest standards of care we can for all our patients. One of the most increasingly popular procedures we carry out at Kirkwood Fyfe is laser eye surgery. During the month of September we are running a prize draw for everyone who 'likes' Kirkwood Fyfe's facebook page. The lucky winner will receive a FREE Pre-operative Consultation worth £100.

Laser Eye surgery is become more and more popular at Kirkwood Fyfe and we are finding that more of our patients are looking to improve their eye sight on a more permanent basis. In conjunction with our September Laser Eye competition, we have tracked the Laser Eye Surgery experience of one of our recent patients, Fiona Rait. In this post we explore the initial stages of the Laser Eye Surgery process, including the details of the Pre-operative Consultation, which our lucky winner of the competition will receive. In this we discover why Fiona, who recently went through the surgery, chose Kirkwood Fyfe and how she found the Pre-operative Consultation.

Customer's experience
Recently, Fiona Rait came to Kirkwood Fyfe to have laser eye surgery performed. Given Fiona's line of work in the Baking Industry, she felt that wearing glasses was impractical and inconvenient. Fiona chose to come to Kirkwood Fyfe after hearing about our excellent reputation and specialist aftercare and once we carried out the Pre-operative Consultation, we were only too happy to carry out the procedure.

We use Z-LASIK which is the most advanced innovation in bladeless surgery. This procedure uses a high-frequency laser. It is designed to create truly customized flaps, precisely, safely and pain-free. Its beam is a 100 times less intense than first-generation femtosecond lasers. Never before have safety, accuracy and patient comfort in laser eye surgery been so good, as proven by 750,000 successful Z-LASIK treatments.

Pre-Operative Consultation
Prior to the surgery we carry out a Pre-operative Examination to assess if each patient is a suitable candidate for the surgery. During the Pre-operative Consultation, we perform a Corneal Assessment and take various other technical photos and measurements to gain as much information about your eyes as possible. We also carry out a prescription simulation to show you what the finished result would be like.

The consultation lasts about an hour and we understand that the process can be a major operation to most people, this is why we ensure that every patient is treated with the utmost care and attention. Fiona explains, "The Pre-operative Consultation was excellent and the staff at Kirkwood Fyfe made me feel at ease. They were very informative and were able to answer all my questions."

Track Fiona's progress in the next 2 blog posts. We will look at what is involved in the procedure itself and find out Fiona's views and how she felt during and after the procedure.

To win a FREE Pre-operative Consultation worth £100, simply 'like' our page and you will be entered into the prize draw, which will be drawn on the 30th September 2011.  

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Win a Pre-Operative Consultation for Laser Eye Surgery at Kirkwood Fyfe

Kirkwood Fyfe is dedicated to providing the highest standards of care we can for all our patients. One of the most increasingly popular procedures we carry out at Kirkwood Fyfe is laser eye surgery. During the month of September we are running a prize draw for everyone who 'likes' Kirkwood Fyfe's facebook page. The lucky winner will receive a FREE Pre-operative Consultation worth £100.

Laser Eye surgery is become more and more popular at Kirkwood Fyfe and we are finding that more of our patients are looking to improve their eye sight on a more permanent basis. In conjunction with our September Laser Eye competition, we have tracked the Laser Eye Surgery experience of one of our recent patients, Fiona Rait. In this post we explore the initial stages of the Laser Eye Surgery process, including the details of the Pre-operative Consultation, which our lucky winner of the competition will receive. In this we discover why Fiona, who recently went through the surgery, chose Kirkwood Fyfe and how she found the Pre-operative Consultation.

Customer's experience
Recently, Fiona Rait came to Kirkwood Fyfe to have laser eye surgery performed. Given Fiona's line of work in the Baking Industry, she felt that wearing glasses was impractical and inconvenient. Fiona chose to come to Kirkwood Fyfe after hearing about our excellent reputation and specialist aftercare and once we carried out the Pre-operative Consultation, we were only too happy to carry out the procedure.

We use Z-LASIK which is the most advanced innovation in bladeless surgery. This procedure uses a high-frequency laser. It is designed to create truly customized flaps, precisely, safely and pain-free. Its beam is a 100 times less intense than first-generation femtosecond lasers. Never before have safety, accuracy and patient comfort in laser eye surgery been so good, as proven by 750,000 successful Z-LASIK treatments.

Pre-Operative Consultation
Prior to the surgery we carry out a Pre-operative Examination to assess if each patient is a suitable candidate for the surgery. During the Pre-operative Consultation, we perform a Corneal Assessment and take various other technical photos and measurements to gain as much information about your eyes as possible. We also carry out a prescription simulation to show you what the finished result would be like.

The consultation lasts about an hour and we understand that the process can be a major operation to most people, this is why we ensure that every patient is treated with the utmost care and attention. Fiona explains, "The Pre-operative Consultation was excellent and the staff at Kirkwood Fyfe made me feel at ease. They were very informative and were able to answer all my questions."

Track Fiona's progress in the next 2 blog posts. We will look at what is involved in the procedure itself and find out Fiona's views and how she felt during and after the procedure.

To win a FREE Pre-operative Consultation worth £100, simply 'like' our page and you will be entered into the prize draw, which will be drawn on the 30th September 2011.  

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Priori Lash recovery Serum now available at Kirkwood Fyfe...

Kirkwood Fyfe are proud to announce the newest addition to our popular Priori Skincare range. Lash Recovery Serum, is a new technological breakthrough and is now available to buy in store. This anti-aging booster for lash recovery can also be used to help aid lash recovery from the effects of wearing false eyelashes and is clinically tested to enhance lashes in only two weeks.


By using this new and innovative product you can expect to achieve amazing lashes as it helps transform brittle, short, sparse lashes into fuller, voluptuous, thicker-looking lashes and brows. Not only that, it is the first prostaglandin-free product with a unique complex of three different potent lipopeptides working in synergy to give these compound results.

Lash Recovery Serum is available to buy in store at Kirkwood Fyfe and can easily incorporate it into your skin care regime. For more information about our skin care ranges or any of our other treatments please visit our website or join our  facebook community to keep up to date with all of Kirkwood Fyfes activities.

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Did anyone see last night's 'Embarrassing Bodies'?

Did anyone see last night's episode of Embarrassing Bodies on Channel 4?

Two of the featured stories on the programme were treated with corrective solutions that Kirkwood Fyfe provide. One girl was treated with Hyper Hidrosis (Botox injections) for excessive sweating under her arms. According to Embarrassing Bodies, the problem of excessive sweating affects 3% of people and the Botox injections help radically reduce underarm sweating.

A second girl was treated for surgical Scar Revision, which improved the appearance of her deep set scars on her leg.

Along with the treatments featured on last nights show, we also offer a large range of treatments including various Optical, Cosmetic, Beauty and Vascular procedures. Kirkwood Fyfe is dedicated to providing the highest standards of care we can for all our patients.  All of our surgical procedures are performed by registered surgeons.

Have you considered any of these treatments or were you even aware that these solutions existed? We would love to hear you thoughts. Let us know on our facebook page.

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Start taking care of your skin now!

Did you know the average person has an excess of 70%-90% extra layers on the skin’s surface?

These baggage layers are what make the skin look tired, dull, dry and aged. With the Priori Skincare line their new discovery of the advanced results of Lactic Acid have provided wonderful results for skincare, dramatically increasing hydration levels as well as balancing natural exfoliation levels within the skin.

At Kirkwood Fyfe we offer Advanced AHA Priori Chemical peels that help resurface and rejuvenate your skin from deep down in the layers of your skin. We work to help with the effects of ageing, preventing ageing; boosting your skin and replenishing tired skin with our Priori Skincare line.

Many skincare products on the market at the moment only work superficially on the surface of the skin and are not able to work deep down into the living cell where all the new cells are generated. This is where your Collagen and Elastin fibres are active (these are the cells that deteriorate with age naturally) and this is what we aim to boost and plump with the combination of our Priori Peels and Products.

Unlike these products, Alpha-Hydroxy-acids (AHA’s) work to exfoliate the skin deep down through the skin’s layers. Priori also use Beta-Hydroxy-acids (BHA’s), to resurface the top layer of the skin gently and effectively, also combining the two Hydroxy-acids to form Alpha-Beta-Hydroxy-acids in some of their products for maximum effect.

Priori Chemical Peels have their own-patented formula of Advanced AHA’s with a combined Lactic Acid compound and Multi-functional Antioxidant sequence, providing your skin with much needed nutrients, vitamins, Antioxidants.

Priori chemical peels are not painful or destructive peels, they introduce deep down in the skin’s tissues, all the goodness you need to begin building back up your tired skin, boosting it from below.

As these are resurfacing the layers of the skin, you would need to build up your skin and prepare the damaged skin for the revamp with either the Priori Gentle Cleanser, Skin Renewal Cream or the Perfection Facial Gel which all benefit your skin with re-balancing and repairing the Hydration and Exfoliation levels in your skin.

Book in for a free consultation, which will provide you with a Skin Analysis and Skin Prescription to let you get started taking care of your skin.

Holly Foubister
Aesthetic Therapist


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Get Set for Summer

With the days getting warmer and the sun occasionally making a fleeting appearance, which is not bad for Aberdeen, it's inevitable that we are going to have more flesh on show. During the long winter's of Aberdeen everyone is cosily wrapped up in layer upon layer of clothing, scarves, hats and gloves with only the smallest amount of skin exposed to the elements. Now as we start to discard these layers as the weather gets warmer, unwanted hair, unsightly thread veins and tired looking skin are exposed to the world!

However, Kirkwood Fyfe can help you to get ready for the summer months by offering a range of treatments to combat the above. A reduction of hair can be achieved with Soprano Laser Hair Removal . This involves no down time enabling you to resume regular activities immediately after treatment.

Thread veins or spider veins can be treated using a range of treatments including Harmony Laser, Intense Pulsed Light and Sclerotherapy.

Your skin's appearance can be improved by minimising fine lines and wrinkles with the use of injectable treatments, tightening the skin using the Accent Radio Frequency System and creating a bright, smooth complexion with Derma Genesis Microdermabrasion.

Any of these treatments would be worthwhile so that we can enjoy the few summer months with legs, arms and tummies on show, free of worry about unwanted hairy bits or wobbly bits! Now all we have to worry about is getting caught out in a freak hailstone storm in mid June!